An endocrinologist is a specialist doctor dealing with the disorders of the endocrine gland (thyroid, parathyroid, pancreas, ovaries, testis, adrenal, pituitary and hypothalamus). The endocrine system is a complex group of glands which makes the chemicals known as hormones. Hormones also control the way you respond to your surroundings, and they help to provide the proper amount of energy and nutrition your body needs to function.

Generally, endocrine diseases have subtle symptoms. In a majority of cases, your doctor will be referring you to an endocrinologist if they think you are having symptoms that need specialist consultation. In general, you will be seeing/referred to an endocrinologist for mainly these diseases: